KDB+/Q Developer - Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Guildford is seeking a KDB+/Q Developer to enhance their research and analytics platform. You will engage in greenfield development and tackle complex problems while collaborating with top talent in a performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree and have solid experience with KDB+/Q in trading scenarios.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience coding in KDB+/Q, preferably in a live trading environment.
• Exposure to electronic trading infrastructure is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Engineer high-performance systems that handle vast volumes of real-time data.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools.

Skills

KDB+/Q

Real-time data systems

Education

STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering

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KDB+/Q Developer - Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits, Guildford

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

KDB+/Q Developer

Location: Guildford (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Premium Benefits

Experience: 1+ Year

Client: World-Leading Hedge Fund

The Opportunity

Join one of the most elite hedge funds as a KDB+/Q Developer, contributing to a cutting-edge research and analytics platform. Engineer high-performance systems that handle vast volumes of real-time data, powering world-class trading strategies across global markets.

Work with Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers to deliver scalable tools that are central to the firm’s competitive edge.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Drive greenfield development with real business impact
• Address complex problems using next-generation tools and architectures
• Collaborate with top talent in a performance-focused engineering culture
• Work in a flat structure where your ideas influence key decisions

Qualifications:

• STEM degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar
• Solid experience coding in KDB+/Q (preferably in a live trading environment)
• Exposure to real-time data systems or electronic trading infrastructure